Bhubaneswar, April 29 -- Odisha has initiated efforts to build a robust institutional framework for inclusive governance through the proposed Odisha Resource Center for Ageing & Divyangjan (ORCAD), a state-level centre of excellence designed to enhance accessibility, inclusion, and coordinated services for elderly persons and Divyangjan across the state.
Envisioned as a strategic platform, ORCAD aims to strengthen inter-departmental convergence, promote evidence-based policymaking, and enhance administrative capacities at multiple levels to ensure meaningful participation of senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Odisha's socio-economic development.
The initiative aligns with the broader vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and 2047.
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